Illinois State University · Normal, IL, United States We'll get you into Illinois State University on a single application — or refund our service fee
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Scholarships for Kazakhstanis — up to $10,000
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- до $5,000/год International Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Merit-based renewable scholarship for international undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Renewable for up to four years.
Details → - до $5,000/год International Excellence Scholarship (Graduate)
Merit-based renewable scholarship for international graduate students with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Renewable for up to two years.
Details → - от $10,000/год Graduate Assistantship
Teaching and research assistantships offered by academic departments, covering partial tuition and providing a monthly stipend.
Details → - full funding Fulbright Program
U.S. government-sponsored scholarship for international students pursuing graduate studies at Illinois State.
Details → - до $3,000 Departmental Scholarships
Individual college and department awards for outstanding academic achievement, available across all seven colleges.
Details →
Programme from $12,000 + housing
Same scenario, with a scholarship applied
Scholarships can be combined — an exact estimate is available from your advisor.
315 programmes across 23 fields
Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 7 or who need a bridging year.
Admission requirements
Documents and scores
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- School certificate / diploma
GPA ≈3.0–3.5 / 4.0 guideline -
- IELTS
from 6.5 - Motivation letter
1 page- References
1–2 from teachers / employer- Proof of funds
~$15,000 held for 28+ days
IELTS below 6.5? That's not a blocker.
Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 6.5, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.
* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.
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Housing & campuses (click for details)
Where to live — real prices
Самая большая студенческая башня кампуса — en-suite rooms с видом на весь Normal.
Традиционные резиденции с общими ванными и кухнями в центре кампуса.
Апартаменты на кампусе для старшекурсников и аспирантов — отдельные кухни и гостиные.
Современная резиденция в шаговой доступности от Milner Library и главных учебных корпусов.
Campuses — where lectures take place
Основной кампус площадью 1180 акров в центре Normal. Включает Fell Arboretum с 154 видами деревьев, Milner Library (1,63 млн томов), Watterson Towers и все 7 ко…
Отдельный корпус Fine Arts с театральными площадками, арт-студиями, концертными залами и галереями.
Illinois State University
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois and is located in Normal, a vibrant university town in the heart of the state. The main campus spans 1,180 acres in the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area and is home to approximately 22,000 students. ISU holds an R2 Carnegie Classification for high research activity and is ranked #222 nationally by U.S. News & World Report (2026).
The university is organized into seven colleges: College of Applied Science and Technology, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering (est. 2025), Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, and Mennonite College of Nursing. More than 200 degree programs are offered across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. ISU is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the United States.
International students are welcomed through a dedicated admissions pathway with automatic merit-based scholarships for qualifying GPA. English proficiency requirements include IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 81. The campus is known for its inclusive environment, with extensive international student services, housing options, and graduate assistantships available across departments.
Rankings and facts
- Founded 1857 — oldest public university in Illinois
- ~22,000 students; 1,180-acre campus in Normal, IL
- 7 colleges, 200+ degree programs
- R2 Carnegie Classification — high research activity
- #222 U.S. News & World Report (2026)
- Top 10 US producer of K-12 teachers
- Automatic merit scholarships for international students (GPA 3.0+)
Visa, insurance, documents
Студенческая виза
+Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.
Медицинская страховка
+NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.
Перевод документов
+Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.
Финансовое подтверждение
+Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).
When to apply to Illinois State University
Application deadlines
- 1 February 2027 3 progs.
- 1 July 2027 8 progs.
- 1 December 2027 28 progs.
Dates are collected from official sources and aggregators and may change — confirm during a consultation.
August – October
Common App opens. Sitting SAT/TOEFL/IELTS.
November – January
Early Decision/Action by 1 November; Regular Decision by 1–15 January.
March – April
Decisions. Financial aid / scholarships.
May – August
I-20, F-1 visa, accommodation, flight.
Illinois State University on the map
Normal, IL, United States
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